Monument record MDO28634 - Second World War bomb crater, Southbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War bomb crater is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the west of the junction of Southbourne Overcliff Drive and Grange Road. The crater measures 5 m by 4 m and is surrounded by a bank of spoil. (1) The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 30-OCT-1945, RAF 106G/T16/PART I 7117-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12627.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 1367 9132 (10m by 9m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 8:34AM
